Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Level of School Connectedness

Year(s): 2017-2019

Fortuna Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceHighMediumLow
Didn’t Miss Any School58.4%52.5%52.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)21.8%12.5%17.6%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry1.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep1.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.0%1.3%5.9%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%1.3%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School1.0%1.3%0.0%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%1.3%0.0%
Was Suspended0.0%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason6.9%12.5%23.5%
Two or More Reasons8.9%17.5%0.0%